by Trish Rudder The Town of Bath Ordinance committee has looked into the request to consider a nondiscrimination ordinance to protect the rights of LGBTQ people from discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations within the Bath town limits. It voted in the last committee meeting to withdraw further consideration[Read More…]
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Third student expelled from county schools
by Kate Evans A third Morgan County student was expelled from school in October after the Morgan County School Board met in executive session to conduct a hearing on October 30 involving student discipline, suspension and/or expulsion. Superintendent David Banks said he recommended expulsion for the student in case E2025-03[Read More…]
Maryland, West Virginia issue Statewide Burn Bans amid dry weather & fire pressures
On Friday, November 1, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources implemented a statewide ban on open air burning in all Maryland counties. West Virginia governor Jim Justice issued his state’s burn ban on Monday, November 4. Extremely dry conditions persist across both states and have led to an above average[Read More…]
Early voting delivers big turnout – 27% of registered county voters cast a ballot early
Morgan County voters were motivated and full of resolve as voting in the 2024 General Election opened on October 23 through 10 days of early voting. The opportunity to cast a ballot early ended at the close of Saturday, November 2 at the Morgan County Courthouse. By that time, 3,810[Read More…]
Verizon seeks West Virginia PSC approval to acquire Frontier
by Matt Harvey The Exponent Telegram Verizon Communications Inc. and Frontier Communications Parent Inc. have filed a joint application with the West Virginia Public Service Commission for Verizon to acquire Frontier. The deal would give Verizon complete control of Frontier West Virginia Inc., Citizens Telecommunications Co. of West Virginia, and[Read More…]
Mary Lyle Perry
Mary Lyle Perry 1932-2024 Mary Lyle Perry, age 92, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 at her home. Born June 30, 1932 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Frank Lee Bishop and Edna Virginia Cain Bishop Hensley. She attended public[Read More…]
Chase Glen Ames
Chase Glen Ames 1961-2024 Chase Glen Ames passed away on the Medivac flight enroute to J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown on October 26, 2024. Chase was born in West Covina, Calif., to J V and Nancy (Berger) Everhart on October 11, 1961. At a young age, the family moved[Read More…]
Steven R. DeLawder
Steven R. DeLawder 1954-2024 Steven Randall DeLawder “Big Steve,” 70, passed away peacefully at home on November 2, 2024, after his brave battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 26th, 1954 in Winchester, Va., he was the son of Paige Dixon and Virginia Lee Culp DeLawder. He[Read More…]
Lonnie Eugene Brown
Lonnie Eugene Brown 1985-2024 Lonnie Eugene Brown, born April 1, 1985, passed away on October 27, 2024 after slipping into a diabetic coma from which he could not recover. His on-going battle with a multitude of medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with smiles[Read More…]
Sandra Greer Hevener
Sandra Greer Hevener 1950-2024 Sandra Greer Hevener, age 74, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center. Born February 18, 1950 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Roswell Lanier “Rozzie” and Ardath Meridean “Peggy” Unger Hevener. She[Read More…]
